[somenits]

It's just recognition by a UN body. If you'll indulge some cynicism, all it really means is that a bunch of people spent your tax money (which funds the UN through member-state contributions) to sit around (and expense a bunch of pointless travel) pontificating on what's worthy of recognition.

[DirkH]

I hate that you're right

[somenits]

Embrace the cynicism. Things become so much clearer. Just be sure to find the humor in it all or you'll be miserable.